Trade RFQ for the new Barnstable Fire Station

The Barnstable Fire District is seeking qualified trade contractors for the construction of a new 30,000 gross square foot fire station located at 1841 Phinney's Lane in Barnstable, Massachusetts. This procurement is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) utilizing a Construction Manager at Risk (CM at Risk) delivery method with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) structure, in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 149A, Section 8. The project has an estimated total construction cost of $29,000,000 and an anticipated duration of 24 months. Trade contractors must submit their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by April 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with prequalification evaluation based on management experience, references, project completion capacity, bonding capacity, and current DCAMM Sub-bidder Certification. The RFQ is seeking prequalified contractors across multiple trade categories, including masonry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, painting, and other specialized trades. Evaluation criteria will focus on contractors' demonstrated capabilities, technical competence, and ability to meet project-specific requirements.

The procurement includes specific diversity participation goals, with mandatory Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) requirements of 7.4% and 4% of the GMP, respectively. Trade contractors must be certified by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) to be credited toward these goals. Additional requirements include that all employees must have completed a 10-hour OSHA construction safety and health course. The successful trade contractors will be invited to participate in the subsequent Request for Bids (RFB) phase after demonstrating compliance with prequalification criteria. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project represents a significant infrastructure investment for Barnstable County, with a comprehensive approach to ensuring qualified, diverse, and safety-conscious trade contractors. The total project budget of $29,000,000 indicates a substantial investment in modernizing local fire station infrastructure, with potential opportunities for multiple trade contractors across various specialty areas.